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5
Dec

Big Publishing Still Doesn’t Get Digital Books

   Posted by: Michell    in Irreverent Muse

Yesterday I was delighted to see that the oh-so-talented Jody Lynn Nye had just released a new Myth book. I have been a fan of the series since the first book hit the shelves in 1978 (I read the comic rendition first). For those of you in the know, the Myth series was originally written by Robert Asprin who passed away in 2008.

I mourned the passing of a favourite writer and his works and thought the adventures in his universes were over. That’s what makes the release of a new book so special for me; I had never thought to see another in the series.

That may still be the case for me. Once I saw how much they were charging for the eBook I decided not to purchase it at all. It was more than the paper version.

That is not a shot against Jody Lynn Nye, in case you are wondering. Authors don’t have the ability to set prices on books. Only the publisher does. No, my problem is with Ace. It boggles my mind that they still think they can price eBooks in this way.

I have heard the big presses argue that eBooks cost as much to create as regular books. Note I said, create.

I don’t argue that they still have editing, publicity and art costs to create an eBook.

Now let’s adjust the word create to be produce. Much different story.

eBooks don’t need printing, warehousing or shipping. I’ll give you one guess where the majority of a book’s costs reside. Any ideas? Anyone?

I don’t begrudge the author and publishers the chance to earn money on the books they sell. After all, I am an author myself. If I were to consider how much I’ve earned on an hourly basis for my work, it is pennies. Still, I am not going to try to recoup everything via the digital versions.

Publishers need to wake up and realize that the consumer won’t put up with this sort of nonsense. As much as I really REALLY want that book, there is zero chance that I will purchase it at the prices they are charging.

I guess I was right the first time. The series died for me with the original creator.

 

 

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90 episodes and still going. When I started planning Get Published almost four years ago, I never thought it would last this long. But it has and I am very proud of the show and all the wonderful people I have the chance to talk to as part of it.

I have to admit, the past while I’ve been wondering if it is time to end Get Published. I’ve been feeling a little worn down at times and it just feels like one project too many. Still, a lot has happened to me since I started and Get Published is responsible for at least some of my writing success. Because of the show, I have talked with people who have shared their wisdom with me and with you. It has pointed me in directions I never thought I would have traveled. It has also opened the doors to writing relationships that are going strong and getting stronger.

When I think of that, it gives me hope that some of you may have realized some successes or learned some important information because of the show. If that has happened, please drop me a line and let me know. I would love to dedicate the 100th episode to you and your own achievements whether you have been a guest or are a listener.

Speaking of achievments, I am proud to have two of my friends on the show today. The writing and podcasting team of Tee Morris and Pip Ballantine graciously agreed to give me some of their time to talk about their writing.

Tee and Pip are wonderful people and writers and I can say I’ve been cheering them on since the early days when they were first podcasting and getting their individual works published by a smaller press. A lot has happened since those days; they are being published by big-six publishers now both individually and as a writing duo. Their steampunk work is being raved about and…they are a married couple as well as a collaboration team.

It was a true delight speaking to them both again. I know you will enjoy the interview.

I also spend some time in the tips and typos section talking about my first experience at a convention as a published author.

That’s today’s episode. I hope you enjoy it.

Show Notes

00:00 — Opening – Get Published Episode 90 – Tee and Pip Collaborate

Everything has to start somewhere and this is the start of “Get Published”

00:14 — Introduction – Get Published Episode 90 – Tee and Pip Collaborate

Welcome to the show.

02:25 Promo: Pendragon Variety Podcast

03:06 -Tips and Typos

Mike talks about his first experience at a writing convention as a published author.

05:56 - Promo – Nutty Bites

06:26 — Get Published Episode 90 – Tee and Pip Collaborate (continued)

Tee and Pip talk about: collaborating, steampunk, convention going and their writing journey thus far.

51:08 - Promo - Flying Island Press

51:53 — Closing

Thank you for listening.

Websites mentioned in this episode:

Michell Plested - http://www.michellplested.com/

Tee Morris – http://www.teemorris.com/

Philippa Ballantine – http://www.pjballantine.com/

The Shared Desk – http://www.theshareddesk.com/

The Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences – http://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/

Pendragon Variety Podcast - http://pendragonvariety.com/

NIMLAS Studios/Nutty Bites - http://nimlas.org/blog/

Flying Island Press - http://flyingislandpress.com/

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Philippa Ballantine has made the transition from Small Press author to New York author. Her first NY Press release, “Geist” came out on October 26th. As a special treat, Pip reads from Geist and talks about the difference between small and large presses. It’s a Kiwi-riffic episode that you won’t want to miss.

Thanks for listening.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wYR3WgZUCk

Show Notes

00:00 — Opening – Get Published Episode 43 – Philippa Ballantine talks Geist

  • Everything has to start somewhere and this is the start of “Get Published”

00:14 — Introduction – Get Published Episode 43 – Philippa Ballantine talks Geist

Welcome to the show.

01:27 - Promo – Flying Island Press, Flagship

02:37— Feedback – Get Published Episode 43 – Philippa Ballantine talks Geist (continued)

  • Philippa Ballantine reads from her new release, “Geist”
  • Email feedback at getpublishedpodcast dot com with your comments or call the voiceline at (206) 203-2031

18:57 — Promo – Dead Robot’s Society, Explorers

19:48 — Get Published Episode 43 – Philippa Ballantine talks Geist (continued)

Pip talks about the transition from small press to large and tells us about her new release, “Geist”

52:28 — Promo – V for Vertigo

53:06 — Closing

Thank you for listening. Let me know what you think and definitely use the voicemail line (206.203.2031) to your heart’s content!

Websites mentioned in this episode:

The Worlds of Philippa Ballantine http://www.pjballantine.com

Dead Robots Society http://deadrobotssociety.com/

V for Vertigo Podcast http://vforvertigo.blogspot.com/

Flying Island Press http://www.flyingislandpress.com/

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